CDAC C-CAT 2025 Syllabus (OUT): Check Section-wise Latest C-CAT Syllabus

CDAC C-CAT syllabus is released online at cdac.in. Candidates will be able to check the list of subjects, units and topics to be studied for the entrance examination through the syllabus of CDAC C-CAT. The authorities will not use any other mode to release the CDAC C-CAT syllabus. All candidates are advised to carefully check the syllabus to be prepared for the examination.

CDAC C-CAT 2025 exam dates for the August batch has been announced. The authorities conducted the CDAC C-CAT exam for the August batch on July 5 and 6, 2025. The entrance examination was held as a computer-based test for all eligible and registered candidates. Candidates were required to qualify the examination to be considered for admission into the institute.

For CDAC C-CAT, the candidates will have to prepare various subjects and topics as per the selection section. As per the CDAC C-CAT syllabus, the candidates will have to study English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Fundamentals & Concepts of Programming, C Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming Concepts using C+, Operating Systems & Networking, Basics of Big Data & Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors.

Yes. The candidates are advised to study the entire CDAC C-CAT syllabus. This will help the candidates to understand which topics have to be studied in the entrance examination to perform well in the examnination. By knowing the syllabus, the candidates will be able to prepare their study strategy so that they secured the marks required for admission. Since the question paper is prepared as per the syllabus, the candidates will be able to benefit by being familiar with the syllabus.

Yes. The authorities will prepare the CDAC C-CAT question paper based on the official syllabus. All of the topics present in the syllabus will be considered and accordingly the questions will be prepared for the upcoming entrance examination. Therefore, the candidates are advised to check the CDAC C-CAT syllabus carefully before commencing their preparation process. The official CDAC C-CAT syllabus is released online by the authorities.

For the Section B of CDAC C-CAT paper, the candidates are advised to refer to the following list of books. By referring to the listed books, the candidates are expected to perform well in the exam.

• C Programming -  C Programming Language (Kernighan & Ritchie),  Let Us C (Yashavant Kanetkar)
• Data Structures - Data Structures Through C in Depth (S. K. Srivastava)
• Operating Systems & Networking - Operating System Principles (Silberschatz, Galvin, Gagne), Data Communication & Networking (Forouzan)
• OOP Concepts - Test Your C + Skills (Yashavant Kanetkar)
• Basics of Big Data & AI - Fundamentals of Data Engineering (Joe Reis, Matt Housley), Artificial Intelligence for Dummies (John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron)

To prepare for the CDAC C-CAT Section A paper, the candidates are advised to refer to the following list of books.

• English - Any High School Grammar Book (e.g. Wren & Martin)
• Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning - Quantitative Aptitude Fully Solved (R. S. Aggarwal), Quantitative Aptitude (M Tyara), Barron's New GRE.
• Computer Fundamentals & Concepts of Programming - Foundations of Computing (Pradeep Sinha & Priti Sinha)

To prepare for the CDAC C-CAT Section C paper, the candidates are advised to check the best reference materials. The list of best books to study CDAC C-CAT Section C are listed below.

• Computer Architecture - Computer Organization & Architecture (William Stallings)
• Digital Electronics - Digital Design (Morris Mano), Digital Design: Principles & Practices (John Wakerly), Modern Digital Electronics (R. P. Jain)
• Microprocessors - Microprocessor Architecture, Programming & Applications with 8085 (Ramesh Gaonkar), The Intel Microprocessor (Barry Brey)

Yes. The authorities will conduct CDAC C-CAT online i.e., as a computer-based test at various exam centres. During the exam, the candidates will have to attempt objective multiple-choice questions. Out of the provided options, the candidates will have to select the correct one and submit it. No other mode will be used to conduct the CDAC C-CAT test.

As per the official CDAC C-CAT exam pattern, the total duration of the examination is 3 hours. Candidates will have to attempt 150 objective multiple-choice questions within the allotted examination duration. No extra time will be given to complete the paper. Therefore, the candidates are advised to practice and build their time management skills to be able to attempt all questions within the allotted duration.

CDAC C-CAT paper consists of three sections. The list of sections are given below.

• Section A - English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning
• Section B - Computer Fundamentals, C Programming, Data Structures, Data Communication & Networking, Object Oriented Programming Concepts,   Operating Systems
• Section C - Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors